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Assistance
Anoka County supports adoptive parents in an effort to make every adoption a
successful one for both children and parents. The County provides financial
support and support groups, as well as
education and training.
Financial Support
Financial support is available during pre-adoption (foster care)
and post-adoption.
- Pre-adoption foster care - The time a child spends in the
pre-adoptive home prior to adoption finalization is considered
foster care placement. The family will receive a foster care
stipend at a rate based on the child’s needs, and the child will
also have Medical Assistance.
- Post-adoption - Adoption assistance is available for
children with special needs. Reimbursements may be provided for
costs of non-medical items for services and support necessary to
meet children’s special needs. In addition, the program provides
Medical Assistance as a backup to families’ health insurance.
For more on this program, go to the
MN Adopt website or go to the
MN Department of Human Services website.
Support Groups
- Local Support Groups
- Andover- 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM, for
more information contact Deborah Fjeld,
debfjeld@nacac.org,
763-688-5748.
- MN Adopt website
- 4Keeps is a non-profit organization that provides
primarily education for families with
adopted children, those in the process of adopting, and those
considering adoption. See
www.4keeps.org and watch
for upcoming trainings!
- Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association offers support and
resources for people raising children of relatives (also known
as kin) and friends. See
www.mkca.org